Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21465) and 1 other source
Joel Colmenero-Garcia, a 23-year-old man, went missing from Carrollton, Texas, on January 1, 1982. At the time of his disappearance, Joel was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'5" and 5'6", and weighing approximately 130 to 170 pounds. He had sandy-colored hair and hazel eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and despite efforts by law enforcement and the community, little information has surfaced over the years to provide answers about his fate.

Joel's case is classified as a missing person, and his disappearance has perplexed investigators for decades. No significant leads have been made public, and he has not been seen or heard from since that New Year's Day. His case continues to be handled by the Carrollton Police Department, and it is listed on multiple missing person databases, including NamUs, as unresolved. Authorities and family members are still seeking any information that could help shed light on what happened to Joel Colmenero-Garcia.

Despite the passage of time, cases like Joel’s remain critical for communities and law enforcement, who encourage anyone with knowledge or potential tips to come forward. His case is a haunting reminder of the many unsolved missing person cases from decades past that continue to await answers.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4182
John Doe — Texas
UP4182 • Found Apr 18, 1987
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP4237
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4237 • Found Aug 27, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP4471 • Found Apr 26, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP14784 • Found Aug 1, 1982
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–170 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hutchins, Texas
UP4055 • Found Dec 28, 1988
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP3734 • Found May 11, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 92%109 lb vs 130–170 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Keller, Texas - unidentified case UP4229
John Doe — Keller, Texas
UP4229 • Found Dec 6, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 30–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP4478 • Found Jan 12, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 130–170 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 130–170 lb

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.